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What to expect after a female rabbit is spayed. Spaying is a little more complicated than neutering, since it involves internal surgery to remove the uterus. Most female rabbits will take a least a couple days to recover, and sometimes as long as 1-2 weeks. When she first comes home, try to keep her warm and comfortable.
Last week, we had our female rabbits Fish and Chips spayed, so this post is based on our recent experience. I’m going to take you through everything that happens, how much it costs, and why it’s worth getting your bunny spayed or castrated (neutered).
Females can be spayed as soon as they become sexually mature, usually around 4 months of age, but many veterinarians prefer to wait until they are 6 months old, as surgery is riskier on a younger rabbit. The risk of reproductive cancers (ovarian, uterine, etc.) for an unspayed female rabbit is virtually eliminated by spaying.
Aug 22, 2024 · Both male and female rabbits benefit from spaying and neutering. Neutering males prevents testicular cancer and reduces aggressive, territorial behaviors, while spaying females prevents uterine cancer and other reproductive health issues.
While you might be worried about changes in your rabbit’s behavior after spaying, remember that it’s totally normal for them to experience fluctuations in their hormone levels. Here’s what ...
Neutered rabbits still have hormones going around their bodies. Neutering them doesn’t rid males of all their main hormone, testosterone or females of their main hormone, oestrogen. During spring wild rabbits are at their peak breeding time, with hormones massively heightened.
Females can be spayed around 4 to 6 months (depending on the veterinarian) and males can be neutered as soon as the testicles descend, usually around 10 to 12 weeks. Bunnies up to 6 years old are also good candidates for spay/neuter surgery. A simple, pre-surgical blood panel is recommended for bunnies over 2 years of age.
